Columns

These sought-after sections offer expert auction analysis, cultural commentary, and more, adding depth, variety, and a personal touch to every issue. Columns include Gavels ’n’ Paddles, Psychology of Collecting, The Beat, Pop Culture Collecting, Toys from the Attic, and Civil War Collector.

December 23, 2017 / calendar, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, moon phase indication, Patek Philippe, Paul Newman, Philippe Dufour Diality, Phillips/Bacs & Russo, Rolex, Watches, World Record, Wristwatch

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Paul Newman’s Rolex wristwatch, Phillips/Bacs & Russo, $17.75 million

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall The late actor Paul Newman’s Rolex, the “Paul Newman” ...

December 22, 2017 / Books, Chants, Chrurch, Columns, Devotionals, Dr. Daniel Grimminger, German, Hymnal, Hymns, Latin, Prayer, Religion, religious, The Grimminger Collection of Hymnals

Great Collections: December 2017

The Grimminger Collection of Hymnals With Dr. Daniel Grimminger Since the time of the 16th-century Reformation, hymn singing has been ...

December 21, 2017 / Columns, Engraving, First Edition, Gavels n Paddles, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Heritage Auctions, James Hall, JK Rowling, printing plate, rare books, Thomas L McKenney

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Harry Potter first edition, $81,250, Heritage Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A rare, first edition copy of Harry Potter and ...

December 13, 2017 / Batman, Beckett Grading Services, Beckett Media, BGS, CBCS, Columns, Comic Book Certification Service, Comic Book Characters, Comic books, comics, Memorabilia, Pop Culture Collecting, Silver Surfer, Sports Cards, Superman

Beckett Acquires Comic Book Certification Service

Comic Character Collectibles: December 2017 By J.C. Vaughn Comic Book Certification Service, LLC (CBCS), the company headed by President and ...

December 13, 2017 / Boats, Charlie Schalebaum, Chris Craft Continental, classic, Columns, fine cars, Gavels n Paddles, Milestone Auctions, Rolls Royce, Rolls-Royce Corniche, Wood Boat

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche, $39,600, Milestone Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible with a classic blue ...

December 8, 2017 / American Bottle Auctions, bitters bottle, Bottles, Columns, Dr. Wynkoop's Sarsaparilla, Figural Bottle, flasks, Gavels n Paddles, Indian Queen, Internet and Catalog Auction, Italian Soda, Lafayette DeWitt Clinton, S.F. Glassworks

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Indian Queen bitters bottle, $14,375, American Bottle

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A rare and beautiful Brown’s Celebrated Indian Queen figural ...

December 6, 2017 / Art, Capt. John Cowan, Chippendale desk, Columns, Cowans Auction, Decorative Art, Fall Fine & Decorative Art Auction, Fine Art, Gavels n Paddles, Kentucky, Kentucky Chippendale

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Kentucky Chippendale desk, $498,750, Cowan’s Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall The Chippendale desk (and bookcase) of Capt. John Cowan ...

December 1, 2017 / Columns, Computers, Magazine, Maxine Carter-Lome, phones, publication, Publisher, reading, , tablets, Talk of the Trade

Publishers Corner: December 2017

The Gift of Print by Maxine Carter-Lome One comment I hear repeatedly when I tell people I am the publisher ...

December 1, 2017 / Amazing Fantasy #15, Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, Columns, Comic Art, comics, Gavels n Paddles, GI Joe, Hasbro, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Soider Man, Spiderman, Stan Lee, toys, XMen

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Amazing Fantasy #15, $13,750, Bruneau & Co.

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A copy of Marvel Comics Amazing Fantasy #15 from ...

November 30, 2017 / Arts & Crafts, Austrian, Baby's Rattle, Bronze, California, Catalina, Columns, Comforter, Deborah Abernethy, Ear Trumpet, Explorer, gilt, gold, King George lV, mantel clock, Mike McLeod, Peacock, Pottery, Rattle, silver, Silverplate, Solid Silver, Spanish, Teether, Tile, Victorian, What's Selling on eBay, Whistle

What's Selling on eBay: November 2017

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,125 (12 bidders, 18 bids): Victorian Austrian Solid Silver Baby's Rattle/Whistle/Teether/Comforter. This antique Victorian ...

November 29, 2017 / Art, Bob Kuhn, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Gerald Peters Gallery, Jackson Hole, Jackson Hole Art Auction, Masonite, Painting, Trailside Galleries

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Bob Kuhn acrylic painting, $409,500, Jackson Hole

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An acrylic on Masonite painting by Bob Kuhn (1920-2007), ...

A "Cover Story" That Changed My Life

Character Collectibles: November 2017 By J.C. Vaughn Sometimes a comic book cover can change your life. Weird, but true. It's ...

November 29, 2017 / Art, artist, Bronco Buster, Bronze, Brunk Auctions, Columns, Frederic Remington, Gavels n Paddles, Paintings, Sculpture, still life

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Remington’s Bronco Buster, $510,000, Brunk Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall Frederic Remington’s famous bronze sculpture titled Bronco Buster sold ...

November 28, 2017 / Adornments, Amethyst, Antiques Peek, astrological, Birthstones, Columns, Diamond, Emerald, garnet, Jessica Kosinski, Jewelry, magical, mystical, Necklaces, precious gems, religious, rings, ruby, Sapphire, sentimental, tanzanite, zodiac

Antiques Peek: November 2017

by Jessica Kosinski Birthstones Shining Bright This month we are taking a peek at birthstones. Birthstones today are commonly worn ...

November 22, 2017 / Columns, Copake Auction, copper, Gavels n Paddles, Goyard, Henry Latrobe Roosevelt, highboy, Mixed media, Queen Ann Highboy, US Navy, Weathervane

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Queen Anne maple highboy, $10,530, Copake Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An 18th century Queen Anne curly maple highboy made ...

November 15, 2017 / Alexander Woodwork Company, chairs, Columns, conoid chair, Deisgn, Design Sale, desks, Freeman's Auction, Gavels n Paddles, George Nakashima, Louis Kahn, Louis XVI, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Flyers, Reception Table, tables

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Nakashima table and chairs, $187,500, Freeman’s Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A George Nakashima (Am., 1905-1990) Sanso “Reception House” table ...

November 8, 2017 / All Terrain Vehicle, ATV, Bob Thrash, Chip Foose, Chrysler Convertible, Columns, Cordier Auctions, Gavels n Paddles, Harley Davidson, motorcycle, Motorcycle Auction, Polaris Sportsman, Rad Ride, Road Star, Silverado, Yamaha

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1998 Harley Davidson, $7,900, Cordier Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A sleek 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle customized by Bob ...

November 7, 2017 / Columns, costume, dignity, Fashion, Glove, gloves, London, Monarchs, royalty, S. William Beck, The Worshipful Company of Glovers, Tutankhamen

Great Collections: November 2017

The Glove Collection Trust Gloves have been found in the tomb of Tutankhamen, on the hands of newly crowned monarchs, ...

November 1, 2017 / artist, Bob Dylan, Columns, Edvard Munch, Gavels n Paddles, Gustav Klimt, legendary, Limited Edition, Limited Edition Prints, musician, Online Auction, songwriter, Woodshed Art Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Bob Dylan limited edition print, $5,312, Woodshed Art Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A signed limited edition print by the legendary musician-songwriter ...

October 31, 2017 / Blown glass, Bronze, Columns, dragon, eBay, foliage, kerosene lamp, lamp, Online Auction, Pincushion, polarbear, Pottery, ruby, silver, tulips, Vase, Victorian, What's Selling on eBay

What's Selling on eBay: October 2017

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,606 (12 bidders, 29 bids): Extremely rare antique silver polar bear pincushion, Adie & ...

October 30, 2017 / Adornments, Beauty, Columns, Distinguish, Embellish, Enhance, Jewelry, Maxine Carter-Lome, Ornament, Status, Talk of the Trade

Publisher's Corner: November 2017

Collectible Adornments By Maxine Carter-Lome An adornment is generally an accessory or ornament worn to enhance the beauty or status ...

October 25, 2017 / All Star Comics, Certified Guaranty Company, CGC, Columns, Comic Art, Comic Book, comics, CommicConnect, DC Comics, eBay, JC Vaughn, Marvel Comics, Pop Culture Collecting, Price Guide, Sensation Comics, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Wonder Woman